Origin
Sea Cliff, NY
Morning in Sea Cliff on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sea Cliff, NY to Babylon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Cliff, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Sea Cliff to Babylon is 24.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Cedar Swamp Road and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. The route primarily uses surface roads with a small section of highway, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Swamp Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Hicksville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sea Cliff Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Swamp Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Cliff, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Roslyn Avenue
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roslyn Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sea Cliff Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
4
Continue on NY 107
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
Toward NY 107 South
Use the slight left lane.
5
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Broadway
7
Continue on NY 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
8
Continue on NY 107
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hicksville Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
10
Merge onto SO
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
14
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sea Cliff Avenue
Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Cedar Swamp Road
Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 107 / North Broadway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107 / North Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with just 17% on the highway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 6.3 miles along Cedar Swamp Road. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve navigating more frequent intersections and potentially varied traffic patterns. Expect a generally urban or suburban feel for much of the drive, given the nature of surface road travel in this region.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Cedar Swamp Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sea Cliff Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sea Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Cedar Swamp Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (NY 107 / North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sea Cliff, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So East: East Islip along the way.
So East: East Islip
14.8 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Sea Cliff, NY
Full guide →Founded 1883
Top landmarks
- • Sea Cliff railway station — Historic Long Island Rail Road station
Arriving in Babylon, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Cedar Swamp Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Babylon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sea Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Cedar Swamp Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (NY 107 / North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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